This research explores the ideology of the modern Ku Klux Klan movement in American society. The foci of study is on specific Ku Klux Klan organizations that are active today. These groups include: The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan; The New Knights of the Ku Klux Klan; The New Order Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, and The Knights of the White Kamellia. These groups are examined using frame analysis. Frame analysis allowed for the identification of the individual organization's beliefs, goals and desires. Data were gathered via systematic observations and document analysis. Findings identified several overarching ideological themes which classify the modern Ku Klux Klan movement.
Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc277932 |
Date | 08 1900 |
Creators | Paul, John Michael, 1975- |
Contributors | Neal, David M., Williamson, David A., 1955- |
Publisher | University of North Texas |
Source Sets | University of North Texas |
Language | English |
Detected Language | English |
Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
Format | vii, 144 leaves : ill., Text |
Coverage | United States |
Rights | Public, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved., Paul, John Michael, 1975- |
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